Halodarcia
Genus of mites
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Halodarcia is a genus of mites in the family Halolaelapidae.[1] As of now, four species have been described. Three of these species are found in Europe, while Halodarcia kargi is found in Asia.[2]
| Halodarcia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Halolaelapidae |
| Genus: | Halodarcia Karg, 1969 |
The species within this genus are strictly associated with carabid beetles,[2] with the species being specifically found beneath the host beetle's elytra[3] (as opposed to mites of the family Histiostomatidae, which are found on the host beetle's body.)[3]
Species
These four species belong to the genus Halodarcia:
- Halodarcia incideta Karg, 1969
- Halodarcia porolata Karg, 1969
- Halodarcia carabidophila Evans and Fain, 1995
- Halodarcia kargi Nikolsky, 1982
Halodarcia incideta
Halodarcia incideta is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found in northern Germany and Poland.[1]
Halodarcia porolata
Halodarcia porolata is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found near the Germany-Netherlands border.[1]
Halodarcia carabidophila
Halodarcia carabidophila is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found in the floodplain regions of Ukraine and Belgium. It can be described as having 24 pairs of sectae, a median divided sternal shield, and a smooth tapering dorsal shield. This species is also noted for having well developed claws. As the name implies, H. carabidophila is found almost exclusively using carabids as a host.[2]
Halodarcia kargi
Halodarcia kargi is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found within Northern Asia.[4]